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Lot 1515: Pfannl Kolibri Pistol w/Paris Case & Twenty-Nine (29) Cartridges

Scarce "Kolibri" Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ammunition and a Parisian Merchant's Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Lot 1515: Pfannl Kolibri Pistol w/Paris Case & Twenty-Nine (29) Cartridges

Scarce "Kolibri" Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ammunition and a Parisian Merchant's Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce "Kolibri" Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ammunition and a Parisian Merchant's Case

Manufacturer: Kolibri
Model: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 2.7 mm
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 3455
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 267
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Designed by Friedrich Pfannl of Austria, the Kolibri and its cartridge, the 2.7mm Kolibri, are credited as the smallest centerfire pistol and centerfire cartridge to see production, with the pistol easily fitting in the palm and measuring less than 3 inches long. Manufactured with a notched groove sight on top of the slide, with "FP" imprints on both grips and "KOLIBRI" on the right grip panel. The case is finished in an emerald green leatherette material with impressed ribbon and geometric decoration with a green silk and felt inner lining, the former marked in gold "Mon MARQUIS/L. TETARD Sr/4 Bd DES ITALIENS/PARIS". Monsieur Marquis has not been positively identified, but the Boulevard des Italiens was a center of upper class Parisian culture in the late 1800s and early 1900s, which would be a prime target market for such a dainty and novel pistol. Also included with the pistol is a small metal cartridge box and approximately 25 rounds of ammunition.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina with a few small patches of pitting on the barrel and slide, with some bright edge wear and handling marks overall. The case is good, showing some light wear and tear around the edges and hinge, a few split corners, and some staining of the interior. Mechanically fine.



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